Ellie Goulding is a British singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of electropop and indie pop.
She began playing the clarinet at age nine and started writing songs by the age of 15.
Goulding won the BBC Sound of 2010 poll and the Critics' Choice Award at the Brit Awards in the same year, a rare achievement.
Biography
Early Life
Elena Jane Goulding was born on December 30, 1986, in Hereford, Herefordshire, England. Growing up in a financially struggling family, she was raised by her mother after her parents separated when she was just five years old. Goulding began her musical journey at a young age, learning the clarinet at nine and picking up the guitar at 14. She attended Lady Hawkins' High School and later enrolled at the University of Kent to study Drama and Theatre Studies, but left before completing her degree. It was during this time that she met her future manager, Jamie Lillywhite, who introduced her to producer Starsmith, setting the stage for her music career.
Career
Goulding's career took off in 2009 when she signed with Polydor Records and released her debut EP, "An Introduction to Ellie Goulding," in December of that year. Her first single, "Under the Sheets," gained traction, leading to her winning the BBC Sound of 2010 poll and the Critics' Choice Award at the Brit Awards. Her debut album, "Lights," released in March 2010, reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and showcased her unique blend of electropop, synth-pop, and indie pop. Over the years, she has released several successful albums, including "Halcyon," "Delirium," and "Brightest Blue," solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the music industry.
Personal Life
Goulding's personal life has been marked by high-profile relationships, including a romance with DJ Skrillex and actor Jeremy Irvine. In 2019, she married Caspar Jopling, and they welcomed their first child in April 2021. However, the couple announced their separation in February 2024. Goulding is also known for her activism, particularly in environmental and LGBTQ+ causes, and has dedicated songs like "Army" to her close friends, highlighting her personal connections and values.
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Discography
I Know Too Much2026
- 1.Black Prada Dress3:19
- 2.Jealousy3:02
- 3.Loser3:29
- 4.4 Seasons3:37
- 5.Nobody Dances3:04
- 6.Always Think of You3:06
- 7.For Your Entertainment3:54
- 8.Misremember You3:51
- 9.I Know Too Much4:07
- 10.Ravers3:26
Higher Than Heaven2023
- 1.Midnight Dreams3:13
- 2.Cure for Love2:57
- 3.By the End of the Night3:09
- 4.Like a Saviour3:40
- 5.Love Goes On3:52
- 6.Easy Lover3:36
- 7.Higher Than Heaven3:29
- 8.Let It Die2:47
- 9.Waiting for It3:19
- 10.Just for You3:06
- 11.How Long3:38
Brightest Blue2020
- 1.Start5:07
- 2.Power3:12
- 3.How Deep Is Too Deep3:25
- 4.Cyan0:57
- 5.Love I’m Given3:29
- 6.New Heights4:12
- 7.Ode to Myself1:52
- 8.Woman3:47
- 9.Tides3:52
- 10.Wine Drunk0:48
- 11.Bleach3:18
- 12.Flux3:51
- 13.Brightest Blue4:50
- 14.Overture1:17
- 15.Worry About Me3:00
- 16.Slow Grenade3:37
- 17.Close to Me3:03
- 18.Hate Me3:08
- 19.Sixteen3:21
Delirium2015
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Halcyon Remixed2013
- 1.Anything Could Happen (Birdy Nam Nam remix)3:55
- 2.My Blood (Kastle remix)3:53
- 3.Dead in the Water (Drop Lamond remix)3:52
- 4.Hanging On (Ahadadream remix)3:34
- 5.Without Your Love (AMTRAC remix)3:48
- 6.Figure 8 (Toyboy & Robin remix)3:19
- 7.Don't Say a Word (Star Slinger remix)3:47
- 8.Only You (Special Features remix)4:07
- 9.Explosions (Stay Positive remix)4:28
- 10.Atlantis (Everything Everything remix)4:24
- 11.Halcyon (FTSE remix)3:59
Halcyon2012
- 1.Don’t Say a Word4:08
- 2.My Blood3:55
- 3.Anything Could Happen4:47
- 4.Only You3:52
- 5.Halcyon3:24
- 6.Figure 84:08
- 7.Joy3:09
- 8.Hanging On3:22
- 9.Explosions4:04
- 10.I Know You Care3:27
- 11.Atlantis3:53
- 12.Dead in the Water4:45
- 13.I Need Your Love3:55
- 14.Ritual3:50
- 15.In My City3:22
- 16.Without Your Love4:21
- 17.Hanging On4:14
- 18.Lights (single version)3:33
Lights (Instrumental)2010
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Lights2010
- 1.Guns and Horses3:35
- 2.Starry Eyed2:58
- 3.This Love (Will Be Your Downfall)3:54
- 4.Under the Sheets3:44
- 5.The Writer4:11
- 6.Every Time You Go3:25
- 7.Wish I Stayed3:41
- 8.Your Biggest Mistake3:25
- 9.I’ll Hold My Breath3:46
- 10.Salt Skin4:18
The Wolves (Act I and II)2009
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The Writer2009
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Brightest Blue - Music for Calm2021
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Songbook for Christmas2020
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Apple Music Home Session: Ellie Goulding2020
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Army EP2015
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Greatest Six2014
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iTunes Festival: London 20132013
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iTunes Session2013
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iTunes Festival: London 20122012
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Halcyon Live EP2012
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Anything Could Happen: Remixed2012
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Live at Amoeba San Francisco2011
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Run Into the Light2010
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Metropolis Session2010
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iTunes Festival: London 20102010
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An Introduction to Ellie Goulding2009
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Label
- Record label
- Neon Gold Records
- Record label
- Polydor Records
- Record label
- Cherrytree Records
- Record label
- Interscope Records
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- Band Aid 30current
- Live Lounge Allstarslead vocalscurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Elena Jane Goulding, 艾丽·高登
Elena Jane Goulding is an English singer-songwriter and activist. She has achieved significant commercial success, earning multiple chart records in the United Kingdom and internationally. Goulding has also received recognition for her songwriting, environmental activism, humanitarian work and support for LGBTQ+ causes.
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